Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes (19 October 1913 – 9 July 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes, was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums. Read more on Wikipedia.
Born Name: | Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes |
Born: | Oct 19, 1913 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died: | Jul 09, 1980 |